What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Data Science Manager position at Jobright?
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Job Summary:
Strider Technologies is a leading strategic intelligence company focused on delivering insights for organizations worldwide. They are seeking a Data Science Manager to lead a team of data scientists in building AI-driven capabilities that support multiple product lines and enhance decision-making processes. The role involves tackling complex technical challenges, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making, and shaping the long-term strategy of the data science team.
Responsibilities:
• Build and shape reusable data services with one-to-many applications across Strider's current and future products.
• Drive the adoption of AI as an accelerant across data science workstreams—automating where possible, scaling intelligently, and pushing for smarter iteration velocity.
• Lead a team to deliver measurable, consistent progress against long-term projects—balancing innovation with velocity and quality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Intelligence teams to scope high-impact work and align data science contributions with broader company goals.
• Build a culture of metric-driven decision-making, setting clear KPIs for every project and using data to evaluate progress, impact, and resourcing needs.
• Serve as a people leader, developer, and technical mentor—developing talent, guiding architecture, and helping your team navigate ambiguity.
• Stay close to the work: help unblock complex problems, review model assumptions, and challenge the team to raise the bar continuously.
• Help shape the data science strategy, contributing to the long-term vision of the team and continuously improving how we work.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 6 years of hands-on data science experience, including production-grade model development
• 2 years of leadership experience with direct ownership of teams and project delivery
• Deep expertise in Python and SQL; familiarity with search infrastructure (e.g. Elasticsearch) and graph approaches is a strong plus
• Demonstrated success in building AI-augmented workflows, tools, or services
• Experience building reusable, modular data systems that support multiple use cases
• Proven ability to operate in ambiguity, set direction, and drive measurable outcomes over time
• Strong product instincts and cross-functional communication skills
• A sharp analytical mindset with a high standard for accountability, precision, and a relentless pursuit of excellence
Company:
Strider is a strategic intelligence firm that utilizes artificial intelligence to convert publicly available data into actionable insights. Founded in 2019, the company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, with a team of employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.
Salary : $125,000 - $175,000
